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FALL CHALLENGE 2010
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Fall Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)
15.10 - Second ChancesA. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (Fits the Banned Books task)
B.Tell No One-Harlan Coben
Points for this task: 15
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 3
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Now that I've finally finished shuffling all my books around (I think!) I'm ready for my first completed tasks post!Newly Completed Tasks
15.8 Is There an Eye Underneath that Nose?
Read: Mars, Tome 1 (180pg)
The main character, Kira, is an artist and begins associating with Rei when he returns one of her drawings.
20.4 The Plot Line Thickens
Read: MARS, Volume 8 (192pg)
My favorite movie plot line is where the tough guy lets down his defenses and professes his love to the girl, which takes place within this volume of the MARS series.
20.7 The Melting Pot
Read: Breath, Eyes, Memory (234pg)
Approved by Erin NY in Post #2 of the task help thread.
Challenge Progress
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 3
Pages Read: 1668
15.2 - Recommended Books I voted for Water for Elephants and I read Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 35
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Kristina UK20.7 Melting Pot - Read a novel about an immigrant experience
Brick Lane
Points to date: 70
Kim D30.5 Ms. Anderson's Task
A: Book with mythological creature -
Marked by Elisabeth Naughton. 3* (Gods and Argonauts)
B: Misspelled Word List -
Always Watching by Brandilyn Collins. 2* (word always)
Elizabeth Naughton and Brandilyn Collins are Goodreads Authors.
Total Points: 40
Task 10.1 - Shorter Days
Lord John and the Hand of Devils by Diana Gabaldon
This is a collection of 3 Lord John novellas: Lord John and the Hellfire Club, Lord John and the Succubus, and Lord John and the Haunted Soldier.
Total for this task = 10
Tasks completed = 4
Total challenge points = 40
Christine US5.1 Fall Colors
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
5.10 Name That Car
Marrying the Mistress by Joanna Trollope
20.9 Babies!
Baby Bonanza by Maureen Child
Total Points: 30
Jayme(the ghost reader)I completed Task 5.5 Take Me Out To The Ball Game by reading "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons. Rachel Simmons is a Goodread Author
Tasks Completed: 1/54
Tasks in Progress: 1
Books Read 2/64
Grand Total 5/890
Goodreads Author: 1
10.7 CITY LIGHTSLiving Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
10.8 WHAT A WAY TO MAKE A LIVING
On Thin Ice: Breakdowns, Whiteouts, and Survival on the World's Deadliest Roads by Hugh Rowland
(Who knew this Ice Road Trucker could write?)
10.9 UNDER THE COVERS
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume
From 9 Wicked Beach Reads
10.10 GROUP HUG
Reckless by Andrew Gross Goodreads Author
Being read by the Stephen White/Alan Gregory group. ★★★★★ thriller - very timely.
15.1 - NEW HORIZONS
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson Goodreads Author
This was on the popular unfinished shelf.
Total Points = 100 Points
2 Goodreads Authors - Andrew Gross and Greg Mortenson
5.8 Freedom to ReadThe Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
10.9 Under the Covers - Flashlight-worthy books
The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde
This was listed on the Fan Fiction for Adults list. I loved trying to wrack my brain for nursery rhymes, long forgotten. Any book that I enjoy for both the plot as well as trying to catch references to other works has got to be flashlight worthy!
Total Points: 15
I finished 25.3 (Daylight Savings). I picked option A and read The Star Garden: A Novel of Sarah Agnes Prine which is historical fiction. I also picked option C and read The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud which was 200 pages.Total Points: 25
5.5 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game (Sacrifice fly)Read:Forbidden: The Sacrifice by Samantha Sommersby
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Kathryn NC20.9 - BABIES!
The Millionaire Baby
Total Points: 40
Total Tasks Complete: 3
Total Tasks in Progress: 1
Total Books Read: 4
Total Pages Read: 1566
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CoralieTask 20.6 Seeing yourself in a title
I read a book whose title included both my first name Coralie and my middle name Susan
A Countess Below Stairs
Total points 80
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5.2 - The Play Must Go On
Read a play (minimum 70 pages). Since this is a reading challenge, we would prefer that you read a play. However, if your only option is to see or listen to a play..."
Please look at the Posting Guidelines. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...
The entire task description, including examples, does not need be included in a completed task posts. It's preferable to just list the task number and name - add a very brief description if you feel that this is necessary.
The books actually read (as opposed to the examples listed in the task description) need to be either linked, or bolded, so that I can pick them out without hunting through all the examples, and they need to be set off by a blank space from the task descriptions included.
Thanks for helping us make this more manageable!
Kelly G. 10.1 SHORTER DAYS – Read a book of short stories, novellas, or essays.
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by: David Sedaris
Task Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Total Points: 10
Books Read: 1
GR Authors:
Big Ticket Books:
Leslie NJ5.2 The Play Must Go On
The Heidi Chronicles: Uncommon Women and Others & Isn't It Romantic by Wendy Wasserstein
5.5 Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Walks With Men by Ann Beattie
5.9 Comfort Reads
I'd Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman. I enjoy mystery/thrillers and I like this author.
*Laura Lippman is a Goodreads Author.
Total Points to Date: 15/890
Kate CFinished Task 20.2 - Music Tells the Story
I chose the musical The Sound of Music, and read Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. They both take place during World War II.
Total Points: 40
Alice GTask: 10.6 In the Pink
Book: A Rabbit's Eyes
Cover:
Total Points: 35
PREVIOUS READS
5.9 Comfort Read - The L Shaped Room by Lynne Reid Banks
20.1 Bookmarks Magazine - Solar by Ian McEwan
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I finished task 15.9 today! I flipped the coins and got one The Hell With It and one Do It! Which made me have to read up to at least 500 pages. I read Follow the Stars Home by Luanne Rice which had 462 pages AND The New Kid on the Block by Jack Prelutsky which had 160 pages. Plus I get a ticket for reading a Goodreads author for Luanne Rice is a Goodreads author!So that makes:
Points for these tasks: 15
Total points: 50
Tasks completed: 3
Completed Task 5.2 (read a Play) by reading The Crucible by Arthur Miller. 5*I saw this play on stage years ago and it was chilling then. Reading it brought out the same emotions.
Its absolutely chilling how people would denounce their friends and neighbours for revenge, personal gain or fear, in order to save themselves. The rigidity and superstitions of the times, especially Court Judges, was frightening.
Set in Salem during the witch hunts, this play chillingly brings out the hysteria of the times.
Total Points: 40
Completed Task 5.9 - Comfort Read Enemy of God by Bernard Cornwell
Task points : 5
Total Points: 5
Total Tasks Complete: 1
Total Tasks in Progress: 1
Total Books Read: 1
5.6 - She's a beautyThe Painted Veil - W. Somerset Maugham.
Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
5.2)Wint to Lakewood theatre two see Dracula. The play was very well done, the whole cast did great.
15.9)I gut 1 do it! and 1 hell with it! I had to read 500 pages. So I read
The Last Olympian - Rick Riordan (pg 381)
Juliet - Anne Fortier (pg 464)
5+15=20
15.9)I gut 1 do it! and 1 hell with it! I had to read 500 pages. So I read
The Last Olympian - Rick Riordan (pg 381)
Juliet - Anne Fortier (pg 464)
5+15=20
10.1 SHORTER DAYS - I read Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way by Shauna Niequist. It's a collection of essays on how to deal with change, either pleasant or unpleasant.Tasks Complete: 2
Points: 30
Books Read: 2
Pages Read: 622
5.2 The play must go on$Buried Child
Sam Shepard
Total Challe7nges completed: 1
Total $Books Read 1
Total Pages Read 77
total points 5
ERIN C30.4 Mysteries and Animals
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
This book satisfies part A of the challenge. A snake, crocodile and dog are part of the mystery, in a metaphorical way. The characters also have a pet cat that is part of the mystery adventures.
The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters
This book satisfies part B of the challenge by having 'camel' in the title.
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 45
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 5
Pages Read: 2,480
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(2); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
TANJA5.9 Comfort Read - Re-Visit Author
A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore (4 Stars)I read The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 last fall/winter and was charmed by Christopher Moore's eccentric humor. This is my second read by him and I wasn't disappointed. In fact, I may have to re-watch Dead Like Me when I get home.
Total Points: 25
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
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10.2 We need a drinkThe Merlot Murders
*Ellen Crosby is a Goodreads author*
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 3
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ (0)
Janice CA20.4 The plot thickens....
I love movies which introduce the viewer to a number of characters, then slowly reveal how they are all connected. For example, Babel and House of Sand and Fog (also, an awesome book). So, I read:
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann 4 stars
*Goodreads Author
This wonderful book, which is centered around Philippe Petit's 1974 tightrope walk between the World Trade Centers, is narrated by at least ten different interesting characters from all walks of life. In each chapter, the reader learns a bit more about how their outwardly disparate lives are actually fundamentally intertwined by fate.
+20
total: 20
tasks: 1
Books: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1
STACIE MI5.7 The Circle of Life
Read
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born by Stephen King, who was born in September 1947.
Points this task: 5
Total Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Pages Read: 742
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
5.9 - Comfort ReadThe weather is turning colder. It's time to snuggle up with your hot beverage of choice and a good book. For this task, you should reread an old favorite, revisit a beloved author, or pick up your favorite genre. OPTIONAL: Tell why you consider this a comfort read.
I read Home Cooking by Laurie Colwin
Any Laurie Colwin is a comfort read,but especially her essays on food, which mostly appreared in Gourmet Magazine and Food and WIne. I find all cook books comfort reads, but somehow LC's are the most soothing of all --
points this tas: 5
total points: 30
tasks completed: 2
books read: 3
GR authors: 1
pages: 787
30.5 Life LessonsRolled a 1 and a 4.
For 1 - Read a fantasy novel or a book featuring a mythical or supernatural creature... Read Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris and
for 4 - Read a highly rated book and tell whether or not you liked it... Read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins since I never got to it in the Summer challenge. Loved it and can't wait to fit in Catching Fire for one of the challenges.... I would rate it a 4.5 if that was an option.
Points 30
Total points 30
30.5 Life Lessons...PS forgot to mention that Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris featured vampires, werewolved and faeries to qualify for 1.
thanks
Task 10.7 City LightsI read City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author)
Task Points: 10
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
Goodreads Author: 4
Big Books: 1
DIANE15.1 - NEW HORIZONS
Book from shelf that is outside or on the edge of your comfort zone -
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants by Dav Pilkey.
I got it off the Comics shelf. Everything about this book is out of my comfort zone (genre, title, illustrations, content, etc.). Someone gave a bunch of these books in this series to my 7 y/o. I thought I'd take the opportunity to read one before he did. Let's just say I'm not impressed...
Total Points: 35
Tasks Completed: 4
Tasks in Progress: 5
Books Read: 6
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
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10.1 Shorter DaysOnce More with Footnotes by Terry Pratchett
10.5 The First Estate
A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin
Adela, the main character, is accompanied by Rowley, who is trying to guard her--he just happens to be Bishop of Saint Albans. Lots of religious figures in this one.
10.6 In the Pink
Hearts on a String by Kris Radish
15.9 Coin Collector
Rolled 1 Do It (Heads) and 1 The Hell with it (Tails), so I aimed for 500 pages
The Boke of Duke Huon of Burdeux, Parts I and II edited by S. L. Lee 1882, 1883 reprinted as one volume. Kraus Reprint 1981 606 pages
Today's total: 45
Grand total: 95
Total Pages: 2786
15.1 - NEW HORIZONSI read The Invention of Hugo Cabret .
It was shelved as a Graphic Novel. I have never read a graphic novel before, so it was out of my comfort zone. Very interesting way to "read" a story. It definitely has me interested in reading more graphic novels, though. Great story!
Task Points: 15
Total Points: 45
Kate.x.Task 10.7 City Lights, I read London Grad (it's very interesting) by Mark Hollingsworth and Stewart Lansley.
Total points = 15
5.6-She's a beautyCinders By Michelle Davidson Argyle
The Reckoning By Kelley Armstrong
Total Challenges completed:2
Total books read:4
Total points:33.4
Emily Kate5.1 The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
5.3 The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway
10.8 The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis
30.6 Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer
The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America by Bill Bryson
Total: 145
5.8 Freedom to ReadBrave New World by Aldous Huxley
Weird, weird world! So happy I had a great excuse to read this classic. If you've never read it, do check it out!
ChRISTINE USTask 15.2 Recommended Books
The Sugar Queen by
Sarah Addison Allen
SARAH ADDISON ALLEN IS A GOODREADS AUTHOR
Total Points: 50
GoodReads author: 1
LeslieVA5.2 The Play Must Go On: Henry VHenry V by William Shakespeare
Points this task: 5
Total Points: 10
Total Tasks: 2
Total Books: 2
Total Pages: 445
GR Authors:
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The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
A boy is angry at the birth of a new baby half-brother, descends into frightening fairy tale fantasy world, is pursued by a villain much too interested in the wee tot. Pudding and pie!
Points for this task: 20
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Pages Read: 845